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Salem, Oregon is launching a new initiative to prevent addiction, expand treatment access, and reduce drug trafficking in the community. The city is mapping resources and working with partners to create long-term solutions based on resident feedback.
Illinois just became one of the first states to officially recognize gambling disorder as a medical addiction, opening doors to real treatment for over a million residents at risk. The new law puts compulsive gambling on equal footing with alcohol and drug addiction.
Scientists discovered that a liver enzyme, not just brain chemistry, plays a major role in cocaine addiction. This breakthrough could lead to entirely new treatments that work by changing how the body processes addictive drugs.
Weight loss medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro are showing remarkable promise in fighting addiction to all major substances, from alcohol to opioids. A study of over 600,000 veterans reveals these drugs reduce substance use disorders by blocking the cravings that fuel addiction.
A safer, more effective treatment for opioid addiction is catching on in New Jersey, with use jumping from less than 1% to nearly 5% of patients in just three years. The monthly injectable medication helps people stay on track when daily pills are too hard to manage.
More than 62,000 kids entered foster care last year partly due to parental drug use, but a new federal policy will help pay for life-saving treatments that keep families intact. Child welfare agencies can now get reimbursed for opioid addiction medications that prevent children from being removed from their homes.
The federal government just launched a $100 million initiative to connect people struggling with addiction and homelessness to treatment and recovery programs. The effort marks a major shift toward prevention and community-based care for millions of Americans battling substance use disorders.
Italy and France are hosting 35 countries for a groundbreaking October summit focused on prevention and recovery from addiction. The meeting will spotlight a community that's helped over 26,000 young people rebuild their lives.
Illinois just became one of the first states to officially recognize gambling disorder as a medical addiction, opening doors to real treatment for over a million residents struggling in silence. The new law puts gambling addiction on equal footing with alcohol and drug disorders.
A new therapy program helped 46 college students struggling with gaming addiction regain control of their lives through mindfulness and self-care practices. One month after the program ended, participants still showed improved self-control and reduced stress.
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A father who lost everything to addiction now holds a steady job and is earning back his family's trust. Lisandro Fajardo's story proves recovery is possible, no matter how far you've fallen.
A groundbreaking study analyzing 185 countries reveals that nearly 40% of cancer cases worldwide could be prevented through lifestyle changes. The findings offer hope that millions of future diagnoses can be avoided through simple choices.
Nigeria's drug enforcement agency launches a round-the-clock helpline offering free counseling and treatment referrals to anyone struggling with addiction. The service responds in five languages, including Pidgin English, connecting callers with trained psychologists immediately.
Four out of every ten cancer cases can be prevented with knowledge and technology we already have, according to the World Health Organization. Cancer researcher Dr. Pinar Uysal Onganer says the key is working together on education and early screening.
A massive global study spanning 185 countries reveals that over a third of cancer cases can be prevented through lifestyle changes. The findings arrive as scientists celebrate a "golden age" of cancer treatment breakthroughs.
Victoria Neumiller survived a fentanyl overdose and nearly 20 years of addiction. Now she's helping others find their way out at the same stabilization center that changed her life.
A Louisville recovery center is the only place in Kentucky where mothers can bring their children while getting treatment for addiction. One woman who adopted her late friend's baby now uses the program to heal alongside the toddler she's raising.
A groundbreaking UK study reveals that stopping pre-diabetes through simple lifestyle changes could slash healthcare's carbon footprint by two-thirds while adding six years to people's lives. The findings show that preventing and managing diabetes properly isn't just good for patients—it's essential for reaching climate goals.
A major global study reveals that 38% of cancer cases worldwide could be prevented through lifestyle changes and public health action. The research analyzed 36 cancer types across 185 countries and identified clear, proven ways to reduce risk.
Researchers have developed a powerful new opioid that provides strong pain relief without causing the dangerous side effects that lead to addiction. The breakthrough could transform how doctors treat pain while saving countless lives from the overdose crisis.
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